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Eddie Howe profits from net gain as Bournemouth boss reveals switch to white nets was behind goal rush in 4-0 rout of Middlesbrough

Eddie Howe has revealed a switch to white nets was behind Bournemouth's goal-rush against Middlesbrough.

Howe's assistant Jason Tindall had the brain wave last month, believing the players were failing to pick out the old black and red net in their peripheral vision.

They made the change and ran riot against Boro on Saturday, with Josh King, Benik Afobe, Marc Pugh and Charlie Daniels all scoring.

Eddie Howe says the idea to change the colour of the nets played a role in side's thumping win
Eddie Howe says the idea to change the colour of the nets played a role in side's thumping win
The idea was to improve the peripheral vision of his players with the bright white colouru00a0
The idea was to improve the peripheral vision of his players with the bright white colour

Howe said: 'I can't take any credit.